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Question: How does an organization go about optimizing an EHR? What are some important steps in this area? Provide some examples.

My Answer: EHR optimization is the process of refining an install of EHR software to serve a practice's own needs and which tends to focus on clinical productivity and efficiency. Most recently, the push for value-based care and reimbursement has raised new needs for EHR optimization among physicians. Many practices are demanding more integrated and useable EHR, practice management programs, and revenue cycle management system as a result.

Before an EHR optimization can be considered, EHR adopters must first learn the basics of their current EHR technology and take the time to adjust to its nuances. But once this adjustment period has passed, then the conversation can turn to EHR optimization opportunities. EHR optimization is a collaborative effort, both internally and externally. A critical step for many practices is connecting with their EHR vendors to start the ball rolling.

EHR optimization opportunities will vary based on practice and can range from simple to complex. However, one obvious one is reducing the number of clicks - a widespread complaint of physician EHR users across the country.